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Tyler wrote:Coat the bowl and keep it.

So, where does one get/make bowl coating?
Are there different kinds? If so, which is the best?
How is it applied?

Thanks,

Todd

OK, here is my entry (please forgive the picture quality, I'm not much of a photogropher): http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/793936/20101231/124646.jpg http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/793936/20101231/093431.jpg http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/793936/20110103/024936.jpg http://media9.dropsho...

OK, I haven't seen any other PITH entries posted yet and since I am a total noob with nothing to loose I will be the first. Here is my tribute to Wallenstein (sorry Roger). Actually I had a lot of fun with this project and I developed a profound appreciation for the level of expertise that it takes ...

I agree that the pipe is stuck half way between a calabash and a bulldog. I did sketch the pipe on the Briar before starting, but as I cut the tobacco chamber I found a terrible inclusion. So, I had to keep cutting until it was gone. The result was a pipe with a squat bowl and, alas, I had already f...

Thanks to all for your comments and encouragement.

It seems that in pipe making, as in many things, the devil is in the details.

The chin, by the way, was an accident and, therefore, another opportunity to learn.

By "chin" do you mean the bead around the edge of the bowl? If so, I agree.

Thanks for the suggestions.

By the way, should I bend the stem or keep it straight?

All, Here are some picture of my 3rd pipe, but the 1st one that I think is worthy of posting. It is not intended to be a Calabash, only inspired by the general design. I am finding that each pipe I make offers a significant learning experience as well as a new set of design opportunities (if you kno...

If it's not to late, I'll play.

In the future try gluing a piece of paper into the joint.

Should give you the strength you need for light turning and also help ensure your joint is weak enough to separate when you are done.